A Neurosurgeon’s Look at Faith, Doubt,
and the Things We Think We Know
Publisher’s Description
Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing brain surgeon, assumed he knew most outcomes for people with glioblastoma, head injuries, and other health-care problems. Yet even as he tried to give patients hope, his own heart would sink as he realized, I’ve seen the end of you.
But it became far more personal when the acclaimed doctor experienced an unimaginable family tragedy. That’s when he reached the end of himself.
Page-turning medical stories serve as the backdrop for a raw, honest look at how we can remain on solid ground when everything goes wrong and how we can find light in the darkest hours of life.
I’ve Seen the End of You is the rare book that offers tender empathy and tangible hope for those who are suffering. No matter what you’re facing, this doesn’t have to be the end. Even when nothing seems to make sense, God can transform your circumstances and your life. And he can offer a new beginning.
Details
- Title: I’ve Seen the End of You
- Author: W. Lee Warren, MD
- Publisher: WaterBrook (January 7, 2020)
- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Read The First Three Chapters
My Thoughts
Warren, a Neurological Surgeon, brings together bits and pieces of stories regarding his patients, along with his own personal struggles.
Many of the patients in this book face a rare cancerous tumor that develops in the brain. Glioblastomas come with a hopeless prognosis. Yet, many people continue to have faith and turn to prayer.
Dr. Warren, who is also a Christian, believes strongly in prayer as well. But he faces some conflicting thoughts since he deals with death and statistics daily. He knows God can heal, but when he realizes the outcome of cancer, especially glioblastoma, he struggles with reality and faith.
I’m a person who could never work in the health care industry, yet I’ve always been fascinated by it, and love the opportunity to learn. While this book may not appeal to all, it did me. And honestly, I can’t imagine it not appealing to most.
Each patient’s story is told in quite a bit of detail, complete with lots of medical jargon. But I enjoyed the learning aspect. Yet, more important than medical information were the stories of struggles. How each patient and the doctor deals with the possibility of death. Some are spared for a time, some taken.
The patient stories were very enlightening. As well as Warren’s faith and struggles. No doubt struggles most of us have faced. But there are also thoughts given by Warren that we may not have considered.
Warren includes many interesting things that have molded him into the physician he is. One is that he follows through with not only medical care of his patients but emotional. He also involves his wife in his concerns and they pray together.
But he still deals with self-doubt and lack of understanding at times. There are prayers answered, but not in the way Warren had expected. I’m thinking of one family who experienced the death of a loved one during a very routine surgery (if there can ever be a surgery considered routine). Later the family met with him and shared some enlightening information.
This is an engaging memoir and the writing is captivating. According to Dr. Warren, he hopes the book will help people through their journey of prayer, faith, doubt, and loss.
I know it has me.
My thanks to #NetGalley and #Waterbrook for the ARC of #IveSeenTheEndOfYou This book review is only my opinion.
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What Concerned Me
Fair warning to the squeamish (description of operations) or those who get depressed easily. The patient’s stories can be sad, of course, yet there is an uplifting quality that far outweighs the grief and sadness.
What I Liked Most
Faith and prayer can be extremely confusing. Through examples, Warren gives his thoughts regarding these issues.
Excellent lessons and thoughts to consider. It may not be for everyone but read other reviews. Then decide.
About The Author
W. LEE WARREN, M.D. is a brain surgeon, inventor, Iraq War veteran, and writer. His most recent book, No Place to Hide, was named to the 2015 U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff’s Recommended Reading List. Dr. Warren has appeared on The 700 Club, the CBS Evening News, and his writings have been featured in Guideposts magazine. Dr. Warren practices neurosurgery at The Wyoming Medical Center. He plays the guitar and loves to make connections between faith, science, and the realities of life. Dr. Warren lives in Wyoming with his wife, Lisa.
